ligroin en · NOUN
Etymology
Attested since 1872, borrowed from German Ligroin, a trade mark of illuminating liquid hydrocarbon first attested in 1866 as Lygroin and Ligroine. Further origin uncertain, but possibly from Ancient Greek λιγυρός (ligurós, “clear”).
Meanings
- (archaic, countable, uncountable) A petroleum fraction boiling 75°-125°C used as a solvent and fuel.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ligroins | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| ligroine | alternative | lexicographic |